Practical SharePoint 2013 Deep Dive into the Essentials

“Want a job? Learn SharePoint” – Gary Blatt. SharePoint is the hottest web app platform. Learn and be forever in demand.

This course is a deep dive into everything a brand-new user to Microsoft SharePoint 2013 would need to know to get up and running quickly. It introduces the concepts and practical features that someone new to SharePoint needs to know. It shows use scenarios of a typical knowledge worker and does not require or cover administration or programming skills in SharePoint. In a quick and lively manner this will cover the main uses of SharePoint for a new user. This course is also a good review of the end user perspective for SharePoint administrators.

The course begins with a definition of SharePoint and some basic navigation techniques. It then builds on the concept of Team Sites with a Document Library and its many uses. Document storage and use is covered including checking out a document and versioning. The basics of Team Site creation and customizing are reviewed all from a non-developer skill set. Basics of Alerts are covered and how to use a list including importing and exporting Lists to Excel. Tasks and custom views are demonstrated with a special project view of a timeline. The concept of Workflow is introduced and a basic example shown with a document being routed through multiple users. The powerful Calendar function is addressed and demonstrated. Finally the social aspects of SharePoint are covered including Profiles, Newsfeeds, Discussions and Blogging. A community site is also shown. If you are new to SharePoint this is an excellent introduction that does not get too technical or deep in the weeds. Throughout the course the videos are quick, lively and clearly explained. If you want a good grasp on what SharePoint is and what it can do for you this course will show you in just under 2.5 hours.